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Sent from and sold by Amazon. FREE Delivery on orders over Â£20. Details What Other Items Do Customers Buy After Viewing This Item? Language: Spanish, Polish, English, French, Hungarian, German, Czech, Italian Subtitles: English, French, Finnish, Swedish, Danish, Greek, Dutch Aspect Ratio: 16:9 - 2.35:1 Product Description From Amazon.co.uk The first of 1997's volcano disaster movies (the second being Volcano) was arguably the better of the two but both of them made for passable entertainment with some spectacular special effects to serve as icing on the stale cake. After all, Dante's Peak doesn't pretend to be anything more than an updated variation on a whole catalogue of disaster movie clichés. Despite all that, it's reasonably enjoyable. It's an added bonus that the script is just smart enough to allow Pierce Brosnan and Linda Hamilton to play their roles with straight faces, never condescending to the audience of the formulaic story. He's a volcano expert from the US Geological Survey, and she's the mayor of a cosy Washington State town perched beneath a volcano that's about to blow.

Tell-tale signs are everywhere, so evacuation must be carried out immediately. Of course, not everybody's eager to leave and even some of Brosnan's colleagues think his alarm is premature. This sets the stage for massive ash clouds, rivers of raging mud and molten rock, flattened forests and death-defying escapes by Brosnan, Hamilton and some (but not all) of her family, friends and townsfolk. So what if it's all pretty flaky ... and can a four-wheel-drive vehicle travel over fire and molten lava without bursting its tires? Don't ask too many questions and you'll find Dante's Peak to be (if you'll pardon the pun) a total blast. --Jeff Shannon --This text refers to the Blu-ray edition. Customers Who Bought This Item Also Bought Page 1 of 1 Start over Page 1 of 1 This shopping feature will continue to load items. In order to navigate out of this carousel please use your heading shortcut key to navigate to the next or previous heading. By Inspector Gadget VINE VOICE on 12 Oct. 2007 Format: HD DVD The 'old-fashioned' disaster movie scenario enjoyed a brief resurgence in the latter half of the 90s.

After the success of Twister and ID4, films like Hard Rain, Titanic, Armageddon and Deep Impact followed in its wake. Like the two competing asteroid movies, Dante's Peak was in competition with the imaginatively named Volcano as THE Lava flow of 1997. Which one is better? Well, comparing the two is like comparing an atomic blast to a popping pimple. Pierce Brosnan is Harry Dalton, a Vulcanologist (or James Bond in disguise if you want) who predicts a major eruption in the quaint Pacific-Northwestern town of Dante's Peak. No one wants to listen to him since the town has just been named the 2nd most desirable place to live in America and is in the early stages of a thriving economy. It's the politics from Jaws all over again. Despite being shouted down by his superiors, Harry sticks around to keep his eye on the imposing mountain and woo Mayor Wando (Linda Hamilton), who is the only one who believes the 4000-year dormant volcano might blow its top. If you've seen one disaster movie, you've seen 'em all in terms of character importance.

Yes, it's bloody obvious who is going to die, some of these people might as well have a death clock counting down stuck on their foreheads. And the panicking idiot mobs don't deserve anything less firey. When will nameless extras learn that following the crowd isn't the best way? I guess this is the weakest part of Dante's Peak, it never really distances itself from that single, eternal cliché of disaster films. But the film is really nothing but a showcase for special effects and it does them surprisingly well. Read more › Dantes Peak DVD with Pierce Brosnan, Linda Hamilton, Charles Hallahan (PG-13) +Movie Reviews Inspector Gadget | On the trail of Doctor Claw | 07/16/2007 (4 out of 5 stars) "The 'old-fashioned' disaster movie scenario enjoyed a brief resurgence in the latter half of the 90s. After the success of Twister and ID4, films like Hard Rain, Titanic, Armageddon and Deep Impact followed in its wake. Like the two competing asteroid movies, Dante's Peak was in competition with the imaginatively named Volcano as THE Lava flow of 1997. Which one is better?

Well, comparing the two is like comparing an atomic blast to a popping pimple. Pierce Brosnan is Harry Dalton, a Vulcanologist (or James Bond in disguise if you want) who predicts a major eruption in the quaint Pacific-Northwestern town of Dante's Peak. No one wants to listen to him since the town has just been named the 2nd most desirable place to live in America and is in the early stages of a thriving economy. It's the politics from Jaws all over again. Despite being shouted down by his superiors, Harry sticks around to keep his eye on the imposing mountain and woo Mayor Wando (Linda Hamilton), who is the only one who believes the 4000-year dormant volcano might blow its top. If you've seen one disaster movie, you've seen 'em all in terms of character importance. Yes, it's bloody obvious who is going to die, some of these people might as well have a death clock counting down stuck on their foreheads. And the panicking idiot mobs don't deserve anything less firey. When will nameless extras learn that following the crowd isn't the best way?

I guess this is the weakest part of Dante's Peak, it never really distances itself from that single, eternal cliché of disaster films. But the film is really nothing but a showcase for special effects and it does them surprisingly well. Made before the extreme popularity of CGI, Dante's Peak has a lot of real-life destruction, in-camera effects and stunt-work. Yes, there is a fair bit of CGI and for a 10-year-old film they still hold up really well. All Volano (Zzzz...) had to offer was a very, very slight lava flow and an unintentionally hilarious scene with a melting man but with Dante's Peak we get earthquakes, boiled skinny dippers, lakes of acid, ash blizzards that create a unique atmosphere, thunder and lightning, red hot boulders raining down from the sky, mudslides, lava (of course), a massive pyroclastic cloud and lots of deep, deep bass sound effects. It's not a life-changing film by any means, but as disaster movies go it's one of the best, has an occasionally spooky score and entertains really well despite Brosnan taking it all so seriously.

I would have given it a higher rating if they killed the dog (more original) and deleted the annoying Grant Heslov's utterly pointless character. The HD-DVD presents the film is gorgeous 1080p 2.35:1 with a brilliant Dolby Digital+ sound design. The best of the extras from the SD-DVD are ported over, but why the horrible new cover. A definite must-have for HD-DVD fans." An explosive treat! D. Litton | Wilmington, NC | 04/12/2000 (5 out of 5 stars) "Dante's Peak seems like the ideal place to live... the serenity of the mountainous landscape and the friendly atmosphere seems to wipe out the fact that the town is nestled at the base of a dormant volcano. However, when the U.S.G.S. begins to pick up signals from the volcano that indicate a possible eruption, they send Harry Dalton (Pierce Brosnan) to investigate. While there, he befriends town mayor Rachel Wando (Linda Hamilton) and informs her of the risks.

When he begins to get the city council into an uproar, his advisor shows up to cool things down and wards off any ideas of an eruption. But the symptoms begin to grow, and soon, ash and rock are flying in the sky as the mountain explodes upon the small township. It's a race for survival for Dalton and Wando, as they must search for Wando's children and get them out before the impending final showdown with the volcano. Digital Domain's special effects contribute so much to the story, making it real and placing its characters in real peril. Suspense, action, romance and a terrific cast make this disaster movie a winner. The DTS version is remarkable, and it is recommended that this be the version you buy." My new HD-DVD video reference title P. Svensen | Alice Springs, Australia | 08/16/2007 (5 out of 5 stars) "WOW!!! This video transfer is the best HD-DVD video transfer I think I have had the pleasure of viewing. It is absolutely brilliant, it may not be everyones "cup of tea" as far as storylines go but you cannot fault the transfers they are fantastic. " Gary A.

Henderson | Ocoee, FL USA | 11/05/2006 (4 out of 5 stars) "I enjoyed this movie, lots of action in the last part of the movie. Good acting and good plot. A movie you would want for your library of DVDs." Amazon.ca:Customer Reviews: Dantes Peak Customer Reviews 4.1 out of 5 stars 137 One person found this helpful 5.0 out of 5 starsGripping! ByErnie Pompeyon April 14, 2004 While it contains remarkably realistic special effects, those who have been told that "Dante's Peak" is merely a piece of "eye candy" can consider themselves among the woefully misinformed. It isn't a simple sugar-coated snack to be consumed and hastily digested; it is an elaborately composed symphony of a film. It contains riveting performances, breathtaking locales, a captivating love story and an extremely agile dog. Thus, the "eye candy" label would be ill-suited for this particularly film and more properly directed at other assembly-line disaster movies.

Reader, I assure you, after one viewing you will understand: to watch "Dante's Peak" is to have your retinas treated to 109 minutes of cinematic fillet mignon. The story involves the charmingly quaint town of Dante's Peak and its charmingly quaint inhabitants. While the town is the embodiment of peace and tranquility, there is trouble brewing beneath the surface. Geologist Harry Dalton (played with unwavering masculinity by Pierce Brosnan) and Mayor Rachel Wando (played with unwavering masculinity by Linda Hamilton) believe the town in danger of being destroyed by an unexpected eruption from the presumed-dormant neighboring volcano. Their quest to rescue the town meets resistance in the form of a stubborn city counsel, Dalton's ignorant boss and, of course, an enormous volcano. It should be noted that "Dante's Peak" is the perfect star-vehicle for Pierce Brosnan. He is pitch-perfect as the resolute Dalton. In fact, it occurred to me while watching the film that nobody other than Brosnan could have played the role (he just looks like a "Harry Dalton," doesn't he?). In the face of Mother Nature's wrath, Brosnan provides the searing rivers of magma with a worthy human adversary.

Early in the movie, his character is introduced vigorously doing a grueling set of pushups. Seeing this, we immediately think, 'The volcano doesn't stand a chance.' Indeed, Brosnan is a force of nature all his own. The film itself is an uplifting one; a tribute to the human spirit. The only thing which disappoints me is that a sequel has yet to materialize. Years have passed since the film's initial release and it has failed to escape the consciousness of movie-goers. "Dante's Peak" has given us such rich characters and wonderfully-realized scenarios, who wouldn't want to witness the further exploits of Harry Dalton & Friends? Personally, upon first viewing the film, I envisioned a trilogy. I could imagine a sequel where the U.S. government calls Dalton out of retirement to stop the potential volcanic eruption of Mount Rushmore. Perhaps in the third installment Dalton & Co. could be thrust into the deep unknown of outer space as they investigate the unusual seismic activity of a dormant volcano on Mars. These sequels, I believe, would prove to be lucrative for the studio while also satiating the overwhelming public thirst for more "Dante's Peak." Regardless of how many sequels are made, the original film will always remain a classic.

A skillfully-crafted spectacle filled with wonderful performances and indelible images, you don't have to be a geologist to realize that "Dante's Peak" is a gem. 1.0 out of 5 starsdante's peak Bycarol barneson August 9, 2015 We where not able to watch this movie as the disc was not compatable to our player as was two Jessie Stone movies we had bought previously. We have purchased quite a few movies from Amazon, but after paying for movies that won't play we are a little skeptical now....carol barnes Format: DVD | Verified Purchase We where not able to watch this movie as the disc was not compatable to our player as was two Jessie Stone movies we had bought previously. We have purchased quite a few movies from Amazon, but after paying for movies that won't play we are a little skeptical now....carol barnes 0Comment |Was this review helpful to you? Yes No Report abuse Please write at least one word You must purchase at least one item from Amazon to post a comment A problem occurred while submitting your comment. Please try again later.

Showing 0 of 0 comments Sort by: Format: DVD While it contains remarkably realistic special effects, those who have been told that "Dante's Peak" is merely a piece of "eye candy" can consider themselves among the woefully misinformed. It isn't a simple sugar-coated snack to be consumed and hastily digested; it is an elaborately composed symphony of a film. It contains riveting performances, breathtaking locales, a captivating love story and an extremely agile dog. Thus, the "eye candy" label would be ill-suited for this particularly film and more properly directed at other assembly-line disaster movies. Reader, I assure you, after one viewing you will understand: to watch "Dante's Peak" is to have your retinas treated to 109 minutes of cinematic fillet mignon. The story involves the charmingly quaint town of Dante's Peak and its charmingly quaint inhabitants. While the town is the embodiment of peace and tranquility, there is trouble brewing beneath the surface.

Geologist Harry Dalton (played with unwavering masculinity by Pierce Brosnan) and Mayor Rachel Wando (played with unwavering masculinity by Linda Hamilton) believe the town in danger of being destroyed by an unexpected eruption from the presumed-dormant neighboring volcano. Their quest to rescue the town meets resistance in the form of a stubborn city counsel, Dalton's ignorant boss and, of course, an enormous volcano. It should be noted that "Dante's Peak" is the perfect star-vehicle for Pierce Brosnan. He is pitch-perfect as the resolute Dalton. In fact, it occurred to me while watching the film that nobody other than Brosnan could have played the role (he just looks like a "Harry Dalton," doesn't he?). In the face of Mother Nature's wrath, Brosnan provides the searing rivers of magma with a worthy human adversary. Early in the movie, his character is introduced vigorously doing a grueling set of pushups. Seeing this, we immediately think, 'The volcano doesn't stand a chance.' Indeed, Brosnan is a force of nature all his own. The film itself is an uplifting one; a tribute to the human spirit. The only thing which disappoints me is that a sequel has yet to materialize.

Years have passed since the film's initial release and it has failed to escape the consciousness of movie-goers. "Dante's Peak" has given us such rich characters and wonderfully-realized scenarios, who wouldn't want to witness the further exploits of Harry Dalton & Friends? Personally, upon first viewing the film, I envisioned a trilogy. I could imagine a sequel where the U.S. government calls Dalton out of retirement to stop the potential volcanic eruption of Mount Rushmore. Perhaps in the third installment Dalton & Co. could be thrust into the deep unknown of outer space as they investigate the unusual seismic activity of a dormant volcano on Mars. These sequels, I believe, would prove to be lucrative for the studio while also satiating the overwhelming public thirst for more "Dante's Peak." Regardless of how many sequels are made, the original film will always remain a classic. A skillfully-crafted spectacle filled with wonderful performances and indelible images, you don't have to be a geologist to realize that "Dante's Peak" is a gem. 0Comment | One person found this helpful. Was this review helpful to you?

Yes No Report abuse Please write at least one word You must purchase at least one item from Amazon to post a comment A problem occurred while submitting your comment. Please try again later. Showing 0 of 0 comments Sort by: Format: VHS Tape After seing the the movie Volcano I wasn't to sure about Dantes Peak. Weel when I stuck it in the VCR I was really amazed! The effects were so amazing you had to say the were real. The Ash from the Volcano looks exactly like it should. No fake lava bombs rain down from the sky. Everything looks so real. This movie is kind of based on the Mt St Helens story. At the beginning two people take a hot dip in some hot springs when all of a sudden the temprature rises and kills them. Next the Volcano erupts causing an earthquake which you can see destroy buildings, highways even a gas station exploads. Then Rachel's kids go up to get their Grandma Ruth from her lodge. After all of the them get there lava flows through the lodge and flows into the lake than Harry climbs into a boat but acid eats the boat and Ruth up. Then comes which I was suprised to see a Lahar or Mudslide.

The mudslide destroys a dam and kills Harry's boss Paul. Then comes the big final. Harry and Rachel are in their car when the mountain totally exploads causing a Pyroclastic Flow. The flow destroys the town but Harry and Rachel survive by driving into a mine. After that they get saved and the movie is over. Really good movie. Format: DVD Dante's Peak, was the first of two "volcano diaster flicks" of '97. While it is infinately better than the Tommy Lee Jones version, of a similar story, I still found "Peak" somewhat lacking. Volcanologist Harry Dalton (Pierce Brosnan) is sent reeling, followong the death of his wife, while studying the Mt. Pinatubo eruption in Columbia. Soon after though, he finds himself back at work, called to a small Pacific Northwest town to investigate the rumblings of the local dormant volcano. Though he instantly fears the worse, he must convince the skeptical townspeople and his suspicious superiors who believe he is overreacting in the wake of his own tragic loss.

The town's beautiful, widowed mayor Rachel Wando (Linda Hamilton) believes him, however, and soon they find themselves in a fight for surrvival, as "Dante's Peak" erupts ten miles high, raining ash and fire over everything in its path. Director Roger Donaldson has helmed his share of thrillers over the years, with modest success, including 13 Days and The Recruit. For Dante's Peak though, he shows some "spunk" with the special effects for the film. They are quite good in the movie. Quite frankly though, that also oulines part of the problem here, while Brosnan and Hamilton are serviceable, it's the script that knocks Peak off its stride. While the actors and action compensate somewhat, things can still get overwrought and predictable at times. The Collector's Edition DVD offers a fairly wide array of bonus material. The commentary by director Donaldson and production designer J. Dennis Washington is pretty solid but can also be dry at times as well. The documentary is a fairly typical excercise but offers interviews with Donaldson, Brosnan, Hamilton, Ilona Herzberg and vulcanologist David Harlow, and their thoughts.

As a bonus you can hear the film's underscore, in stereo, on a separate audio track during the documentary. Production notes, the theatrical trailer, storyboards, production designs, on set still photographs, the original advertising campaign, and access to the shooting script top of the disc. Despite the film's problems, if you have to choose between either volcano flick, Dante's Peak is the better way to go. Extras......: D Overall: C+ You must leave any sense of skepticism behind in order to enjoy this movie, but less so than "Volcano". Pierce Brosnan and Linda Hamilton are great actors, and they show it in this movie. However, don't expect anything more than a popcorn flick. That being said, Dante's Peak does give some great thrills now and then. It's a good movie to watch with your sound system turned up -- it will certainly give it a workout. Surround details are not distracting, as many movies of this genre can become. I would suspect that the DTS version of this disc has a more enveloping surround field, because the surround field fell a bit flat from time to time in this Dolby Digital version. The video is very good, with few artifacts visible from the compression.

Considering the huge amounts of smoke and fog in this movie, that's an acheivement. Overall, a good disc for some home theater thrill rides. Format: DVD Dante's Peak seems like the ideal place to live... the serenity of the mountainous landscape and the friendly atmosphere seems to wipe out the fact that the town is nestled at the base of a dormant volcano. However, when the U.S.G.S. begins to pick up signals from the volcano that indicate a possible eruption, they send Harry Dalton (Pierce Brosnan) to investigate. While there, he befriends town mayor Rachel Wando (Linda Hamilton) and informs her of the risks. When he begins to get the city council into an uproar, his advisor shows up to cool things down and wards off any ideas of an eruption. But the symptoms begin to grow, and soon, ash and rock are flying in the sky as the mountain explodes upon the small township. It's a race for survival for Dalton and Wando, as they must search for Wando's children and get them out before the impending final showdown with the volcano. Digital Domain's special effects contribute so much to the story, making it real and placing its characters in real peril.

Suspense, action, romance and a terrific cast make this disaster movie a winner. The DTS version is remarkable, and it is recommended that this be the version you buy. Format: DVD This 1997 movie came out around the same time Tommy Lee Jones' movie "Volcano" did too. This one is better. I might be a little biased because this movie was filmed about 45 miles or so away from where I live. I guess I have a case of favoritism going on here. Pierce Brosnan(Bond, James Bond)stars as a volcano expert named Harry Dalton from the U.S. Geological Survey who is taken to the small, quaint, picturesque town of Dante's Peak, when there is evidence of an active volcano. He meets Rachel Wando, the town's mayor(played by Linda Hamilton)and alerts her that her town is in danger. Not everyone, including some of Harry's co-workers, think there is imminent danger. Oh they would be wrong. So wrong. Before you can say 'Mt. St. Helens', the volcano erupts and the town is in it's warpath.

Ash flies everywhere, lava destroying everything in it's path, steaming lakes, mudslides, flooding. You name it. This is a disaster film and they throw in plenty of disaster. The effects in this movie are really awesome. If anything, there's that. It's very realistic and pulled off very nicely. Trees and buildings being incinerated look really good. For me, the best sequence in the film is when Pierce, Linda, her kids, and Grandma are traveling across the steaming lake in the little boat and the boat is slowly being eaten away. Great suspense in this intense and nerve racking scene. Pierce Brosnan is a charming presence, and is pretty believeable in his role as a volcano expert. Linda Hamilton doesn't whip out the finely tuned muscles she had in "Terminator 2", but she holds her own. Nicely cast as a mother and mayor of a small town. Charles Hallahan, who will best be remembered as the captain in the "Hunter" TV series also stars. I got the chance to drive over to this town and saw some stuff being filmed. I caught a brief glimpse of Linda Hamilton, but nothing great. I saw Pierce's chair.

I was there to see the filming of the town racing out of the school as the volcano erupted and the church steeple crumbled over and smashed into the school bus. It was a great sight to behold. This was in Wallace, Idaho. This isn't a monumental film that most people will probably remember afterwards. It's pure Hollywood entertainment in every way. It's fun, exciting, and it is very entertaining. That's what we expect with a film like this and that is exactly what we get. Format: DVD I saw DANTE'S PEAK in science class and it's very good! Pierce Brosnan (the new James Bond), stars as Harry Dalton, a geologist (an expert on volcanos) who comes to this beautiful town in Washington state that's highly populated to research a volcano next to the town which is said to be extinct, but Harry discovers that this volcano is still active, and it's only a matter of short time when this volcano will erupt. Harry tries to get the town's attention, but hardly anybody believes him except for the town's mayor, Rachel Wando (Linda Hamilton), until it is too late.

Now, Harry does whatever he can to save Rachel (whom he's secretly falling in love with), her two young children, and the children's grandmother and get them out of the town and far away from the volcano. Harry desparately tries to get Rachel and her family to safety because several years ago, his wife died while they were trying to escape another erupting volcano and doesn't want the same thing happening to Rachel. Yes, this is a natural disaster movie and some of it is politically incorrect, but it is still a fun movie to watch. The performances are especially excellent, especially by Pierce Brosnan, Linda Hamilton, and the two children. The visual and sound effects are truly superb and a thrill ride! There is a good storyline to it, as well. DANTE'S PEAK will keep you on the edge of your seat. This collector's edition DVD is awesome! It has behind-the-scenes, deleated scenes, interviews, and much more. The sound on the DVD is top quality, and so is the picture quality. If you are into natural disaster flicks, then DANTE'S PEAK is for you! Dante's Peak - Comment and Review Dante's Peak Customer Reviews: BOGIE Good action flick.

Movie was filmed in the old silver mining town of Wallace Idaho. When speaking with several of the locals there, they told me they actually closed the town for a period of time while filming.. Had a great lunch there in a restaurant called the 1313. ... more info Great transfer of a great film. Quality of this HD DVD transfer was better than expected for a film that's getting a bit of age now. If you go for these action/destruction type movies, you won't be disappointed. ... more info Superrbbb!!!!!!! Superb quality ideas combining with Mother Nature simply gives you the BEST!!!!! Brosnan really brings out his softer side for this show. KEEP IT UP GUYS!!!!... more info good movie I don't need to write what it is about because the first review is perfect. It is a good movie & much better then the other volcano movie and I have seen both of them & I lived by the tar pits when I was a child. both are good but this one is the better of the two. ...

more info A great advance in the sound of hd-dvd format I've always thought that we would have "the best of both worlds" joining the picture quality of hd-dvd with the sound from blu-ray format. That's the reason I support and buy the two formats. Anyway, in this occasion I think the sound of the stuff is really great. You can feel every stone falling over your head and your roof. The story itself makes me not to rate 5 stars. ... more info Fantastic special effects, but... Okay, first the special effects. They're outstanding. From the very first eruption, through dams breaking, floods destroying bridges, and a stupdendous pyroclastic flow, it's some of the best effects I've ever seen in a disaster movie. Unfortunately, there's a story that comes with it; even more unfortunately, some lamebrain decided to included DIALOGUE. God help us. Whoever wrote the screenplay must have a pretty low opinion of the intelligence of the human species -- and especially of women. First, there's Marion, Brosnan's first love.

Marion loves volcanoes, and is so much of an expert that when she sees that the volcano she's sitting on is about to blow, she wants to stay ("we can't leave now; look at these readings!") Uh , Marion, have you considered that the readings are saying that it's time to, oh, I don't know... RUN??!! No matter, she doesn't last long. Then there's Grandma. Boy, if there was ever a senior who deserved to be put away, it's this nut. Don't ever trust someone in their seventies who says "hot nookie" in front of the grandkids. She also refuses to come off of her volcano when it's ready to explode. Maybe it's something in the water. My favorite line, however, comes from our heroine. She's sitting out on her front porch one warm summer evening, her soon-to-be beau Brosnan by her side, her two sweet children asleep in her beds. Brosnan has told her the explosion could come any time now.She stares up at the volcano and murmurs "I hope you're wrong about our volcano, Harry -- but if you're right, I'm glad you're here." Awwww. That's nice.

Of course, any decent mother would have gotten her kids on the first bus out of town... something she apparently never thought of. She also thanked Brosnan for saving her son's life by making him some eggplant parmigian. It must be one hell of an eggplant parmigian. Throw in the greedy businessman, the chicken boss, a helicopter pilot who apparently was out the day they taught you not to fly in ash, and you have the townspeople of Dante's Peak. Happily, you get to see a fantastic volcanic explosion AND the reassurance that these nitwits won't pass on their dna. That alone is worth three stars.... more info Great Movie I love disaster flicks and this one did not disappoint. It had all the qualities I love about such movies: the person/people who puts money/ego ahead of people's safety dies, the hero gets the girl, and the hero goes back into the disaster area when everyone else is leaving.... more info My new HD-DVD video reference title WOW!!! This video transfer is the best HD-DVD video transfer I think I have had the pleasure of viewing.

It is absolutely brilliant, it may not be everyones "cup of tea" as far as storylines go but you cannot fault the transfers they are fantastic. ... more info Dante's Peak starring Pierce Brosnan and Linda Hamilton Was very pleased with the campy, family oriented feeling I got from this film. A small, pleasant town is suddenly rocked with the huge challenge of accepting the possibility that the nearby inactive Volcano could soon decimate the peaceful world around them. Brosnan is great but the actress who plays alongside him is even better. Linda Hamilton has always impressed me in the roles that she plays in and her role in this one is just as good. A single mother of 2 and a leader in the community, Hamilton soon teams up with Brosnan as they begin to run across signs that show the area is in trouble. A small but sweet romantic spark seems to start between the two, but there is no time for love when the trouble begins.

Earth shaking scenes of carnage and lava flows devouring everything in their path suddenly put everyone in peril, and the scenes of escape and also of being trapped do add some suspenseful feelings as the second half of this film really rocks with scene after scene of the action, and the impending after effect of the lava. There are a lot of natural disaster style movies that came out during this time, but I happen to feel that Dante's peak was one of the better ones. ... more info Fun on a Budget OK, I'll admit I liked this movie... but don't go expecting Casablanca or a Kurasawa film fest when viewing this. It is fine for what it attempts; the special effects aren't bad, and the story line is (usually) believable. ... more info Day becomes night I was a little wary of watching two Pierce Brosnan films in less than 24 hours (previous to this it was The Matador), but as I couldn't decide on anything else (or everything else was too long). So this was popped into the DVD player, and settled back expecting another standard nature going nuts movie.

(There's too many of those.) About halfway through, I suddenly remembered, that Edinburgh Castle (near to where I live) was built on a seemingly dormant (extinct?) volcano. Also, the volcano in Pompeii was supposed to be dormant, as was the volcano in this. Scary stuff. I don't think I'll be visiting Edinburgh Castle anytime soon. Dante's Peak starts with a bang, and keeps up the standard right through the movie. There's little time to catch your breath, as shocker after shocker hits you smack bang in the face. It's very much a rollercoaster ride. The special effects are excellent, and the characters have good stories - even if the 'relationship' between Rachel (Linda Hamilton) & Harry (Pierce) does seem a little bit contrived and happens a bit too fast. Some of the special effect shots are excellent, but the one that sticks out in my mind was the ones showing the reflection of the volcano errupting in a car window, with Rachel looking back. Wow. It was a subtle but brilliant shot. There's not a lot to say about Dante's Peak, without ruining exactly what happens during the movie.

It is up there in my opinion, with the great action disaster movies of the nineties, and is absolutely perfect in high definition. Can't fault it not even slightly. Pierce, although not one of my favourite actors, does the action hero role reasonably well, and Linda, with a very bad haircut, doesn't just do the usual damsel in distress role. You go girl! Pick this movie up! ... more info What was it like to be near Mt. St. Helens when she erupted? 1997 delivered two volcano movies, "Dante's Peak" and "Volcano." The latter film stars Tommy Lee Jones and takes place in Los Angeles. Volcanic activity in Los Angeles? They might as well have had the story take place in Ohio! Needless to say, the idea never tripped my trigger. "Dante's Peak," however, has piqued my interest over the years. I've seen a couple clips of the film while channel surfing and each time I was drawn into the storyline. One clip I saw showed a skinny dipping couple in a hot spring suddenly get boiled to death because of the volcanic activity of the mountain.

Another clip showed a handful of people trying to escape the volcano in a boat on a lake. The lake had become acidic because of the volcanic pangs of the mountain and all the fish were dead and the propeller on the boat melted away. These scenes convinced me that the film was worth catching some day. THE PLOT: A scenic Washington town at the foot of a mountain is celebrating being nominated one of America's best small towns. Meanwhile a scientist from the U.S. Geological Survey (Pierce Brosnan) sniffs around the massive peak and becomes convinced the Volcano is going to blow at any minute. The rest of the scientific team comes to town to investigate while Brosnan develops a relationship with the mayor (Linda Hamilton). Brosnan wants to put the town on immediate alert while the boss volcanologist doesn't want to jump to conclusions and disrupt the town's economic interests. The volcano blows, of course. As you can see, the plot rips off "Jaws," trading a Volcano for the shark, but it's effective. The thing about "Dante's Peak" is that IT'S BASED ON REAL-LIFE EVENTS. On May 18, 1980, Mt. St.

Helens in Washington blew her top. Although there was no decent sized town nearby, 57 people were killed and 250 homes, 47 bridges, 185 miles of highway, 15 miles of railway and hundreds of miles of forestry were obliterated. The eruption caused a massive debris avalanche, reducing the elevation of the mountain's summit from 9,677 feet to 8,365 feet and replacing it with a mile-wide horseshoe-shaped crator. Mt. St. Helens is even mentioned in the picture a few times. WHAT WORKS: The cast is likable even though they do dumb things or react in a stupid fashion, e.g. the grandma who insists on staying on her mountain because it would never harm her (aduh). I always thought Brosnan was too dour as James Bond, but he's a bit more likable and human here, albeit just as serious. Anyway, I like the way the film takes its time to let us get to know and care about the characters before disaster strikes. This works because, in the meantime, anticipation of the eruption slowly builds.

I've read quite a few of the Amazon reviews and was surprised that no one had commented on the scenic locations. The town scenes were filmed in Wallace, Idaho. This quaint village sits at the foot of a big hill (we'd call it a mountain in the East), which was digitally enhanced to appear as a volcano in the film. I tell you what, they sure fooled me 'cause it sure looks like a real volcano. Anyway the shots on the mountain and in the crator were filmed at none other than Mt. St. Helens, Washington (my brother incidentally lives a mere 50 miles north of there in Yelm but has mysteriously never climbed the volcano -- WIMP!). The F/X are outstanding. They used both miniatures and CGI. The volcano doesn't fully erupt until the last half hour of the film's 1 hour and 50 minutes runtime. WHAT DOESN'T WORK: Some of the dialogue and acting is lame here and there and I find the idea of a truck driving through lava to be unbelievable (how come the tires didn't melt or blow?). If the filmmakers would have taken the time and effort to work out these kinks this would be a 5/5 Star nature-runs-amok flick.

BOTTOM LINE: Want to see what it might have been like to be near Mt. St. Helens when she blew her top? "Dante's Peak" is the next best thing to being there. It's one of the better disaster flicks. ... more info Pretty bad It's pretty cheesy. Supposed to be a suspense/action movie, but I laughed through a lot of it, probably even more than when watching Top Gun.... more info An Adrenaline-Pumping Adventure Pierce Brosnan and Linda Hamilton star in this explosive movie about the town of Dante's Peak, where a long-dormant volcano is about to erupt with devastating force. Brosnan stars as Harry Dalton. He works for the U.S. Geological Survey office studying volcanoes. He's notified of seismic activity occuring near Dante's Peak and he's sent to investigate. Hamilton stars as Rachel Wando, the mayor of Dante's Peak. Dante's Peak has recently been named as the second most desireable place to live in the United States with a population less than 20,000. Soon, Harry and Rachel meet, and she shows him around the town.

Next, they drive up to the mountain so Harry can do some tests to determine if there's a chance of an eruption. Two burnt bodies are discovered in a spring on the mountain. Meanwhile, Harry reports to his boss that the whole area should be monitored. Carbon dioxide in the soil is killing plants and animals, and the water has turned acidic. Rachel calls a city council meeting, and Harry recommends evacuating the area, much to the displeasure of the council. A new industry is locating to Dante's Peak, and the council fears that they will pull out due to the concern surrounding the volcano. Paul Dreyfus, Harry's Boss, played by Charles Hallahan, arrives in the town and he feels an alert is not needed. The crew stays to monitor the condition of the mountain and to run more tests. Harry still believes that the volcano is dangerous. Readings are taken at the mountain, and all levels appear normal. No eruption is expected to happen. Meanwhile, Harry and Rachel have grown closer to each other. A special type pf machine is lowered down into the volcano to take more precise readings. The machine malfunctions, and Terry, one of the scientists, goes down to investigate. Just at that moment, an earthquake strikes and destroys the machine.

Terry is trapped under the rubble with a broken leg. A helicopter is flown in to rescue Terry and Harry. Once on the ground, Harry and Paul have another confrontation. Harry still believes that the volcano is going to erupt. Paul believes that there's still nothing to worry about and informs Harry that the crew that they're pulling out. Harry and Rachel get set to spend a last night together when Harry discovers that the water contains sulfur dioxide after Rachel's tap water is found to be contaminated. He is able to convince Paul that something is definitely wrong. The town is then put on alert and evacuation plans are made. Ruth, Rachel's mother in law, lives on the mountain, but she refuses to evacuate her home. As soon as an informational town meeting has been called, the volcano begins to erupt. Chaos and panic occur as people try to get to safety. Harry and Rachel leave to rescue Rachel's children. However, the children have taken Rachel's truck to rescue their grandmother. After some near misses from trees and rocks, Harry and Rachel manage to get to Ruth's home and rescue the children. They all manage to escape in the nick of time as molten lava engulfs the house.

Their only hope of escape is to take a motorboat across the lake, but the volcanic activity has turned the water to acid, and its eating the metal of the boat away. Soon, the motor's prop is gone, stalling the boat. Ruth leaps into the acid water and pulls the boat to safety. Despite saving the children, Rachel, and Harry, Ruth's legs are badly burned from the acid, and she dies on her mountain. The National Guard arrives, and everyone in the town is evacuated to safety, but Paul is still there. There's only one bridge left standing over the river. The National Guard vehicles make it, but Paul is less fortunate. Rachel, Harry, and the children manage to get off the mountain in a hot-wired pickup truck. The volcano finally erupts in all its fury, and trees and houses are destroyed as though they were toys. Now trapped underground, will Harry, Rachel, and the children survive, or is it too late? I found this to be an exciting movie. The special effects are very good, especially the eruptions and the subsequent ash cloud which levels the trees and houses. The acting is good and the story keeps you on edge throughout the movie. I recommend this movie very highly.

The special effects will blow you away.... A GREAT LOVE STORY BROUGHT ABOUT BY A VOLCANO Excellent love stories are hard to find on film. This is one of the excellent ones. By-passing any criticism this one of the top love stories with the back-drop of the action of the volcano. Excellent acting by all even the children - and that dog. Again, one of the few men that can portray emotion with out have to act it out - gentleness, tenderness, emotion. Action is great - whew! I could even smell the sulphur. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED --- definitely a keeper!...

Question: Who played the part of the vulcanologist who warned of impending disaster in the film 'Dantes Peak'?
Answer: PIERCE BROSNAN